Location: Rathfarnham (Hybrid)

Reports to: HR Manager

Role Overview

The HR & Talent Acquisition Executive will support KennCo’s growing HR function by acting as the organisation’s internal recruiter and providing end-to-end HR support. This role will lead Talent Acquisition, ensuring KennCo attracts, sources, and hires high-quality candidates. Alongside recruitment, the role will support key HR operations, employee relations, policy development, and HR compliance to ensure a positive and effective employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Act as KennCo’s internal recruiter, managing full-cycle recruitment across the company.
• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies and policies.
• Build and maintain a structured talent pipeline and candidate database to support current and future hiring needs.
• Use a variety of sourcing channels to attract top talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, market conditions, and future recruitment needs.
• Manage the screening process, including CV shortlisting, preliminary interviews, and coordination of interviews with hiring managers.
• Research industry trends, market conditions, and recruitment best practices to improve talent acquisition processes.
• Represent KennCo at career fairs, industry events, and recruitment activities to enhance the employer brand.

HR Operations & Support

• Provide HR guidance to employees and managers in line with legislation, company policy, and HR best practice.
• Stay up to date with Irish employment legislation and HR trends to provide accurate and effective advice.
• Proactively support disciplinary, grievance, and employee relations cases as required.
• Monitor and review HR policies, procedures, and guidelines, recommending updates and ensuring compliance with new legislation.
• Support the HR Manager in managing KennCo’s Time & Attendance System
• Support scheduling, coordination, and administration of internal training courses.
• Ensure personnel files are accurate, compliant, and maintained to GDPR standards.
• Liaise with the Accounts team regarding payroll matters.
• Liaise with the Insurance Institute regarding employees’ memberships, CPD, and exam requirements.
• Any other duties as may be required by the HR Manager.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Must hold a Level 7 or Level 8 degree in Human Resource Management or a related HR discipline.
• 2–4 years’ experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of end to end recruitment processes and sourcing techniques.
• Working knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases is desirable.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy HR function.
• Proficiency in HR systems (HRIS/TMS) and MS Office.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, confidential, and trustworthy.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to work independently.
• Strong customer service mindset with a commitment to delivering an excellent employee experience.
• Keen interest in progressing within HR and Talent Acquisition.

If you are interested in this position, please forward a copy of your CV and cover letter to Elaine, HR Manager at the following e-mail address: [email protected]

KennCo Underwriting Ltd is an equal opportunities employer